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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 691.29 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 691.29 and 358.18 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 691.29 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/691.29 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 691.29 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 247,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,601.00/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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